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ribellione

rebellion

noun ree-bel-LYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin rebellio, from re- + bellum ('war again').

Also means

revolt

Usage Note

Ribellione is feminine; its plural is ribellioni. It differs from rivolta (a spontaneous uprising) in implying a more sustained or principled rejection of authority. The related verb is ribellarsi ('to rebel'), a reflexive form.

Examples

"La ribellione dei giovani scosse il governo."

Natural Translation

The youth rebellion shook the government.

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